Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,504 sqft
1530 Rochester Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52245
Single FamilyProperty Type
31,250 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$143/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This charming North East Side home is a must see! This private retreat is nested perfectly on an almost one acre wooded lot right in town. Property backs up to Hickory Hill Park & parallels the high end of Ralston Creek along its East Side. Tucked perfectly into the hill you feel like you are in a quiet forest. Home has large screened porch overlooking the beautiful, completely private back yard which is a sanctuary to bird, deer & creatures lovers one & all. 1530 Rochester Avenue is a true relaxation...This charming North East Side home is a must see! This private retreat is nested perfectly on an almost one acre wooded lot right in town. Property backs up to Hickory Hill Park & parallels the high end of Ralston Creek along its East Side. Tucked perfectly into the hill you feel like you are in a quiet forest. Home has large screened porch overlooking the beautiful, completely private back yard which is a sanctuary to bird, deer & creatures lovers one & all. 1530 Rochester Avenue is a true relaxation zone!
  • Listed by: Cynthia Clark 319.530.8091 cindyclark@urbanacres.com • Urban Acres Real Estate
Listing closed: 07/27/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Iowa City Area AOR, MLS#: 202003794

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$260,000

Avg days on market

10

Sale-to-list ratio

99.1%

Iowa City, IA

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Location

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Property Information for 1530 Rochester Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,062 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 31250.00 AC / 1,361,250,000 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 1st Avenue West on Rochester. House on the North side of street.
  • Latitude: 41.664189
  • Longitude: -91.513858
  • MLS Area Major: Iowa City
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 1011276011
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,061.53
  • Tax Year: 2018
School Information
  • Elementary School: Mann
  • High School: City
  • Middle Or Junior School: Southeast
Parking
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Parking Total: 1.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Sloped
  • Lot Size Acres: 31250.0
  • Lot Size Area: 31250.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 125 x 250
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 924.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 580.0
  • Building Area Total: 1504.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 1504.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1953
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Green Features
  • Green Verification: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Patio, Screened
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Basement: Sump Pump, Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Interior Features: Master Downstairs
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, In Basement
  • Has Spa: No

Property History for 1530 Rochester Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 27, 2020

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #202003794

$214,900
Jul 24, 2020

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #202003794

Jun 10, 2020

Listed (Active)

Iowa City Area AOR #202003794

$224,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/27/2020

Sold

Iowa City Area AOR #202003794

$214,900
07/24/2020

Contract Signed

Iowa City Area AOR #202003794

06/10/2020

Listed (Active)

Iowa City Area AOR #202003794

$224,900

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Schools near 1530 Rochester Avenue

This home is within Iowa City Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Southeast Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Iowa City High School
Public9 to 12

ICCSD PK-12 Online Learning Program
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1530 Rochester Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52245
$214,900
2
1,504
1,361,250,000
$60,000
3
1,404
10,890
$166,000
2
1,084
7,800
$229,000
4
2,346
8,547
$342,500
5
2,126
15,245
$375,000
5
2,339
12,196

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